CVE-2023-42091
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 3, 2024
Updated: May 23, 2024
CWE ID 416
Summary
CVE-2023-42091 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit PDF Reader. The flaw is situated in the handling of Doc objects within the software, where the lack of object validation leads to use-after-free conditions. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious page or file, requiring user interaction for successful exploitation. By leveraging this vulnerability, an attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21601)
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Affected Products
- Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor
- Foxit PDF Reader
- Foxitsoftware Pdf Reader
- Foxit PDF Editor
Affected Vendors
- Foxit Software Inc.
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